Too Many Reef Octopus Skimmer Lines?

AcroporAddict · 05/15/2014, 11:36 AM

Is it just me, or does the Reef Octopus Skimmer Line have multiple overlapping models? Is there any real organization to their skimmer line offerings, or are they just playing lets see how many different models we can manufacture and sell?

This is not a thread bashing their quality or performance, but it seems they could streamline what they offer and make it a bit easier for the consumer to make a decision. They have more overlapping skimmer lines and models than any other skimmer manufacturer I have ever seen.

Curious if I am the only one that has noticed this?

Bpb · 05/15/2014, 12:12 PM

Also noticed

moga · 05/15/2014, 12:24 PM

yeah.. felt the same way..
octopus has 8 legs? maybe they want to match or overmatch the numbers.?

leveldrummer · 05/15/2014, 01:12 PM

it seems the lines very depending on what site your browsing too.

HiImSean · 05/15/2014, 01:26 PM

Kinda like a Ford Mustang

wildman926 · 05/15/2014, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HiImSean

Kinda like a Ford Mustang

At least the Ford Mustang performs as advertised....

Portsie · 05/15/2014, 02:36 PM

I just had a conversation with the guys at my LFS about this last week. It makes it really hard for small businesses to stock RO products.

sirreal63 · 05/15/2014, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AcroporAddict

...or are they just playing lets see how many different models we can copy and sell?

Let me adjust the wording a little.

AcroporAddict · 05/15/2014, 03:01 PM

I could probably pull seven different skimmers they make as options on a 100 gallon mixed reef I have. Well, which of the 7 do I want? Which one works the best? Do I want:

1. Reef Octopus Hang on the Back skimmer.
2. Reef Octopus Skimmer
3. Reef Octopus RODC Skimmer
4. Reef Octopus "POV" Protein Skimmer
5. Reef Octopus Diablo Protein Skimmer
6. Super Reef Octopus Protein Skimmer
7. Reef Octopus "Classic" Protein Skimmer
8. Reef Octopus "Classic" Space Saving Skimmer

I mean, give me a break! These are just the Octopus Skimmer Lines I could easily find. There may be more!

AcroporAddict · 05/15/2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sirreal63

Let me adjust the wording a little.

Hehehe!

AugustWest · 05/15/2014, 06:37 PM

Which model do you not get random overflows ? Any? Maybe they want to keep trying until they get it right...

sirreal63 · 05/15/2014, 06:45 PM

Converting my old 110 to a recirc stopped that, but most people would have just tossed it.

There is no Octo product I will ever buy again, for numerous reasons.

meshwheel · 05/15/2014, 06:50 PM

I think they do this so one dealer can have his models and another deal have his models and so on and so on.
I have never owned a Octopus skimmer, but the classic 110 model has caught my eye. Looks like a nice little skimmer at a cheap price. 9 watt pump with a 2 year guarantee is pretty sweet. All the reviews are solid. May be purchasing one when my Bubble Magus Atman pump bombs out. So far, its hanging in there!

SoFloReefer · 05/15/2014, 06:52 PM

Wow go to their website. They have like 100 different skimmers.

05/15/2014, 11:36 AM	#1
AcroporAddict There is no substitute. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 2,269	Too Many Reef Octopus Skimmer Lines? Is it just me, or does the Reef Octopus Skimmer Line have multiple overlapping models? Is there any real organization to their skimmer line offerings, or are they just playing lets see how many different models we can manufacture and sell? This is not a thread bashing their quality or performance, but it seems they could streamline what they offer and make it a bit easier for the consumer to make a decision. They have more overlapping skimmer lines and models than any other skimmer manufacturer I have ever seen. Curious if I am the only one that has noticed this? Last edited by AcroporAddict; 05/15/2014 at 11:41 AM.

05/15/2014, 12:24 PM	#3
moga Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,223	yeah.. felt the same way.. octopus has 8 legs? maybe they want to match or overmatch the numbers.? __________________ Since 2001, 30x30x20 cube with GHL LED Mitras LED lighting tank. No sump is good tank~

05/15/2014, 02:36 PM	#7
Portsie Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 741	I just had a conversation with the guys at my LFS about this last week. It makes it really hard for small businesses to stock RO products. __________________ 90g corner overflow, 33g sump, Apex, Vertex IN-100, 2x MP-10w ES, 1X MP-40w, Tunze Osmolator, 60lbs Caribsea oolite, 85lbs live rock, 4x54w T5 with LED moonlights

05/15/2014, 06:45 PM	#12
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	Converting my old 110 to a recirc stopped that, but most people would have just tossed it. There is no Octo product I will ever buy again, for numerous reasons. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

05/15/2014, 06:50 PM	#13
meshwheel Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,430	I think they do this so one dealer can have his models and another deal have his models and so on and so on. I have never owned a Octopus skimmer, but the classic 110 model has caught my eye. Looks like a nice little skimmer at a cheap price. 9 watt pump with a 2 year guarantee is pretty sweet. All the reviews are solid. May be purchasing one when my Bubble Magus Atman pump bombs out. So far, its hanging in there! __________________ ............And then the cops showed up

05/15/2014, 12:12 PM	#2
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	Also noticed

05/15/2014, 01:12 PM	#4
leveldrummer Reefer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,831	it seems the lines very depending on what site your browsing too.

05/15/2014, 01:26 PM	#5
HiImSean Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 834	Kinda like a Ford Mustang

05/15/2014, 03:01 PM	#9
AcroporAddict There is no substitute. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 2,269	I could probably pull seven different skimmers they make as options on a 100 gallon mixed reef I have. Well, which of the 7 do I want? Which one works the best? Do I want: 1. Reef Octopus Hang on the Back skimmer. 2. Reef Octopus Skimmer 3. Reef Octopus RODC Skimmer 4. Reef Octopus "POV" Protein Skimmer 5. Reef Octopus Diablo Protein Skimmer 6. Super Reef Octopus Protein Skimmer 7. Reef Octopus "Classic" Protein Skimmer 8. Reef Octopus "Classic" Space Saving Skimmer I mean, give me a break! These are just the Octopus Skimmer Lines I could easily find. There may be more!

05/15/2014, 06:37 PM	#11
AugustWest Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 765 Blog Entries: 1	Which model do you not get random overflows ? Any? Maybe they want to keep trying until they get it right...

05/15/2014, 06:52 PM	#14
SoFloReefer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 712	Wow go to their website. They have like 100 different skimmers. __________________ 40 breeder Zoanthid and Ricordea dominated tank with LED lighting.